Grade 10 Exam
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
General Proficiency
PAPER 02
2 Hours
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
SECTION 1: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Answer ALL questions
1. Computers are made up of different components and the names of the components are often written as acronyms.
Write the meaning of EACH of the following computer acronyms and state ONE task that is performed by EACH of the components.
a) CU b) ALU c) RAM d) ROM (8 marks)
Total 8 marks
2. State the type of optical disk that is suitable in EACH of the following situations:
a) Best for storing videos
b) Can be reused as necessary
c) Commonly used for distributing software (3 marks)
Total 3 marks
3. Figures A to C represents three different data capture methods.
In your answer book, copy and complete Table 1 using the list of type of data capture method below.
OMR, OCR, MICR, Voice Recognition TABLE 1
Total 3 marks
4. a) You wish to purchase one of the devices shown in Figure 1 to 4.
Table 2 lists three requirements an organization may need. In your answer booklet, copy and complete Table 2 to show which device would BEST meet EACH of the requirements in the table.
TABLE 1
(3 marks)
b) Write the general name given to the devices in part (a). (1 mark)
Total 4 marks
(4 marks)
5. Answer the following questions that relate to user interfaces:
a) Write TWO ways in which a user can input a command using a graphical user interface.
(2 marks)
b) Name TWO types of menu interface. (2 marks)
c) Explain why a graphical user interface is considered to be very user-friendly. (2 marks)
d) Explain how a user can input a command using the DOS operating system. (2 marks)
Total 8 marks
SECTION 2: APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Answer ALL questions
6. THREE friends have purchased computers to help them in the music industry.
a) State TWO uses of computers in the music industry. (2 marks)
b) Name TWO devices that
General Proficiency
PAPER 02
2 Hours
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
SECTION 1: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Answer ALL questions
1. Computers are made up of different components and the names of the components are often written as acronyms.
Write the meaning of EACH of the following computer acronyms and state ONE task that is performed by EACH of the components.
a) CU b) ALU c) RAM d) ROM (8 marks)
Total 8 marks
2. State the type of optical disk that is suitable in EACH of the following situations:
a) Best for storing videos
b) Can be reused as necessary
c) Commonly used for distributing software (3 marks)
Total 3 marks
3. Figures A to C represents three different data capture methods.
In your answer book, copy and complete Table 1 using the list of type of data capture method below.
OMR, OCR, MICR, Voice Recognition TABLE 1
Total 3 marks
4. a) You wish to purchase one of the devices shown in Figure 1 to 4.
Table 2 lists three requirements an organization may need. In your answer booklet, copy and complete Table 2 to show which device would BEST meet EACH of the requirements in the table.
TABLE 1
(3 marks)
b) Write the general name given to the devices in part (a). (1 mark)
Total 4 marks
(4 marks)
5. Answer the following questions that relate to user interfaces:
a) Write TWO ways in which a user can input a command using a graphical user interface.
(2 marks)
b) Name TWO types of menu interface. (2 marks)
c) Explain why a graphical user interface is considered to be very user-friendly. (2 marks)
d) Explain how a user can input a command using the DOS operating system. (2 marks)
Total 8 marks
SECTION 2: APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Answer ALL questions
6. THREE friends have purchased computers to help them in the music industry.
a) State TWO uses of computers in the music industry. (2 marks)
b) Name TWO devices that